Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Stratford Manor Primary
Stratford (E15 3BA)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 July 2025
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Summary
Support pupils with special educational needs in a primary school, assisting with learning, behaviour, and personal development under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
- Wage
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£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Please not, this role is for 32.5 hours per week and therefore the annual salary will be lower than indicated above
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts TBC.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 22 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Day-to-Day Activities:
- Preparing and adapting learning resources.
- Supporting pupils during lessons, playtimes, and transitions.
- Helping pupils access all aspects of the curriculum.
- Providing personal care support if needed (e.g. toileting, feeding, or mobility).
- Encouraging social interaction with peers.
- Supporting inclusive activities both in and out of the classroom.
- Updating communication logs and behaviour records.
Where you'll work
Stratford Manor Primary School
Richardson Road
Stratford
E15 3BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
Your training plan
Day release at Newham College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Willingness to Learn About SEN
- Positive Attitude & Resilience
- Observation Skills
Other requirements
As an apprentice, you’ll be supported in developing the skills needed to succeed in the role. We’re looking for someone who demonstrates the following qualities and is eager to learn: 1. Good Communication Skills ○ Able to speak clearly and listen well to both children and adults. ○ Willing to learn how to adapt communication for different needs and age groups. 2. Kindness, Patience, and Empathy ○ A caring and supportive attitude towards children, especially those with additional needs. ○ Willing to take time to build trust and positive relationships. 3. Willingness to Learn About SEN ○ Interest in supporting children with special educational needs such as autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties. ○ Openness to training and guidance from experienced staff. 4. Teamwork and Collaboration ○ Able to work well with others and follow instructions from teachers and mentors. ○ Enthusiastic about being part of a supportive school community. 5. Reliable and Organised ○ Punctual and prepared to take responsibility for tasks. ○ Able to manage time and priorities with guidance. 6. Positive Attitude and Resilience ○ Willing to take on challenges and keep going when things get difficult. ○ Maintains a calm, professional approach even under pressure. 7. Observation Skills ○ Able to notice how pupils are doing and share this with the teacher or SENCO. ○ Willing to learn how to record information clearly and accurately. 8. Basic IT Skills ○ Comfortable using a computer or tablet to support learning activities. ○ Willing to learn school systems for recording progress or preparing resources. 9. Commitment to Safeguarding and Inclusion ○ Understands the importance of keeping children safe. ○ Values diversity and believes all children should be included and supported. 10. Motivation to Build a Career in Education ● Genuinely interested in working with children and making a difference. ● Keen to gain a qualification and practical experience in a school setting.
About this company
At Stratford Manor Primary School, our inclusive ethos places children at the heart of everything we do. The SEN Teaching Assistant plays a vital role in supporting pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically within a nurturing and stimulating environment.
After this apprenticeship
There is the potential to continue working at the school, and continue to develop your skills and understanding.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Andrew Marriott
andrew.marriott@newham.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332398.
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Closes in 29 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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